The NFL season hasn't even started yet and we're already talking about the release of the NHL 13 demo! Yes, the demo for the game is now available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners throughout North America and Europe.

The NHL 13 demo will feature:

PLAY NOW
In Play Now, select either the 2012 Stanley Cup® Champion Los Angeles Kings or their Stanley Cup Final opponents, the New Jersey Devils, as you battle it out in the third period. The period will start with a randomized score each time you play. Test out the all-new ‘True Broadcast’ camera which delivers a startlingly realistic hockey broadcast presentation as the camera swivels and zooms to capture every moment.

NHL MOMENTS LIVE
The all-new NHL Moments Live mode offers you the chance to relive or rewrite some of the most thrilling moments from today’s NHL. In the demo, relive the dramatic overtime showdown of Game Five of the 2012 Western Conference Final between the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes. The moment is introduced by real-world NHL footage in the menu video showcase that draws you into the intensity of the moment before you begin play. If you complete the moment, you’ll receive a HUT Item Pack for use in the retail version of NHL 13.

HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM
Create a fantasy team without boundaries as you build, manage and compete in Hockey Ultimate Team. HUT features an all-new presentation, improved reward system and new dynamic content post launch to make it the most in-depth HUT ever. In the NHL 13 demo, enter HUT to receive a HUT Item Pack. Unlock your starter pack and play in a tournament. If you beat Team USA and win the tournament you’ll receive an upgraded HUT Pack for use in the retail version of NHL 13.

FREE SKATE
In Free Skate, hone your skills in a gameplay setting that pits you against a goalie without rules and restrictions.

INVITE A FRIEND
Invite a Friend to download the demo, to receive one HUT Item Pack for use in the retail version of NHL 13. You can also watch the GM Connected trailer and the True Performance Skating Tutorial in the demo.

More information can be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/easportsnhl).